The Story Behind this Blog

Being from the South, Silver is a very big part of my life. It doesn't have anything to do with wealth. Although those with more money - old money, tend to have more of it. New money tend not to spend their money on Silver. They do not have the appreciation for the warmth of the metal, the beauty of the patina, the story it tells of the generations past who have used it. A true southern girl comes of age when she chooses her silver pattern, long before she chooses her mate. If she is smart, she chooses that of her mother, grandmother, or favorite great aunt who in their benevolence will pass their silver on to her. It is the pieces in those sets, the pieces on our tables, along with the pieces we find in the corners of the displays in antique stores that prompted me to start this blog. They are beautiful, they are odd, but what are they, and what in the hell do you do with them?
Showing posts with label Seafood Fork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Seafood Fork. Show all posts

Friday, July 31, 2020

Marie Antoinette by Alvin

One of several patterns of the same name, Alvin's Marie Antoinette was introduced in 1910.

Toast Serving Fork (7 1/2 inches)
Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Solid Toast Serving Fork

Seafood Fork (5 5/8 inches)
Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Fruit Orange Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Fruit/Orange Spoon

Salad Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Alvin Marie Antoinette (Sterling, 1890-1910) Individual Salad Fork

Monday, March 16, 2020

BMS 34 By Baker Manchester

Baker Manchester's BMS34 pattern dates back to 1918.

Cucumber Server (7 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Large Cucumber Server

Long Handled Olive Spoon (8 1/2 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Pierced Bowl Long Handle Olive Spoon

Bon Bon Spoon (5 3/8 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Bon Bon Spoon Solid

Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)

Baker Manchester BMS34 (Sterling) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Friday, February 15, 2019

Esteval By Buccellati

Esteval by Buccellati was only introduced in 1998.


Hollow Knife (8 1/8 inches)



Cocktail/Seafood Fork (5 3/4 inches)



Lemon Peeler (7 7/8 inches)



Individual Solid Fish/Salad Fork (7 1/8 inches)






Friday, July 20, 2018

Evening Rose by Lunt

Lunt introduced their Evening Rose pattern in 1952.


Cocktail/Seafood Fork  (5 5/8 inches)



Round Bowl Soup Spoon (Cream Soup) (6 3/8)




Modern Hollow Knife (9 inches)





2-Piece Steak Carving Set




Friday, July 28, 2017

Regent by Alvin

Alvin introduced their Regent pattern in 1933. Do not confuse this with Durgin's Regent pattern of 1901. 

Seafood Fork (5 3/8 inches)



Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader ( 5/5/8 inches)



Olive Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Claremont by Blackinton

The pattern Claremont by Blackinton dates back to 1915. The design is simple by elegant with a double line edge that seems to gently fold in at the bottom of the stem and unfold at the top of the terminal with some flourish.

Salad Serving Fork  (7 3/4  inches)


Blackinton Claremont (Sterling) Solid Salad Serving Fork

Seafood Fork (5  1/2 inches)



Lettuce Serving Fork (9 1/8  inches)




Fruit / Orange Spoon (5 1/4 inches)

Friday, May 30, 2014

Canterbury by Towle

Towle introduced Canterbury in 1893.  The design at first looks simple, but the more you look at it, the more small elegant it is with small details. The beaded edge is interrupted at the base of the terminal with a simple fern design and as the eye follows the line up to the tip of the terminal is looks like a young fern frond ready to unfurl, with a third frond at the very tip. The curling motif is repeated on the the shoulders of the pieces. It is a lovely pattern.

(I have no idea if this is a fern in the design it just struck me that way in trying to describe it.)


Pastry Fork (6 inches)

Towle Silver Canterbury (Sterling,1893) Pastry Fork

Pierced Nut Serving Spoon (8 inches)


Towle Silver Canterbury (Sterling,1893) Small Pierced Nut Serving Spoon



Seafood Fork (6 inches)
Towle Silver Canterbury (Sterling,1893) Cocktail/Seafood Fork

Flat Handled Butter Knife (7 inches)


Towle Silver Canterbury (Sterling,1893) Flat Handle Master Butter Knife